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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Ihlozi Bush Lodge in Hluhluwe offers a recently renovated villa with a sun terrace, open-air bath, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and garden views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian and South African cuisines with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and à la carte selections featuring local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Leisure Facilities: The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, hot tub, shared kitchen, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a spa bath, pool views, and streaming services. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby. Makasa Nature Reserve is 24 km away. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Hiking


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Duegan
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved our stay at Ihlozi, it was peaceful and relaxing. The hosts were amazing, not only their cooking skills but also their conversation and kindness was unmatched.
  • Jade
    South Africa South Africa
    We had the most incredible stay at Ihlozi Bush Lodge! From the moment we arrived, Mel and Lyn made us feel right at home. They were so warm and welcoming, and what truly stood out was their flexibility and attention to our needs—from adjusting...
  • Siyabonga
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect including the breakfast. Thank you so much for accommodating us.
  • Shireen
    South Africa South Africa
    The unit was comfortable and clean. The staff was friendly and the owners are helpful and accommodating.
  • Slowloris
    Australia Australia
    My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Ihlozi as part of our special treat to ourselves for our 1st anniversary. The location is wonderfully peaceful in the bush and the lodge itself is a lovely and spacious place to stay and enjoy the...
  • Christopher
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful establishment nestled in the bush with am amazing atmosphere, loved our time in Ihlozi
  • Dinah
    South Africa South Africa
    Open communication with the host prior arrival, and during the stay. Including a warm welcome late in the evening. The lodge looked exactly like the images on the booking app. The main room equals honey Moon suite not forgeting the out side...
  • Ashley
    South Africa South Africa
    The resort is very spacious with a secluded setting in the bush. As a party of 6 we had the lodge to ourselves and the catering utilities are top-notch.
  • Nisar
    South Africa South Africa
    Karen and Thandi were absolutely amazing. The lodge was beautiful and perfectly situated. Love the outdoor showers. Karen checked up on us to ensure we were comfortable.
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    The accommodation was all and more than we epected

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Melvain and Lynette Donyes

Company review score: 9.7Based on 60 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcome to Ihlozi Lodge! My wife Lynette and I took over ownership in May 2024, and a feeling SO blessed to have such a beautiful place to call our own, and yet share with other guests like you. We've already begun upgrades on the pool and its deck area, and will soon have WiFi access also. In addition, we look forward to being able to provide gourmet food options in addition to our self-catering option. The lodge was built in 2008 as a holiday home with nature in mind. During the building process it was a goal to not remove any trees during the construction of the lodge (Which is why some are growing through the deck!) You'll doubtless enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush any time of year, but our favourite season is winter, with its milder temperatures simply begging for a big Braai and beautiful fire. Outdoor baths and showers are delightful also, and our huge, well appointed kitchen is a wonderful spot for you to prepare meals for your group. A separate scullery (including a speedy ice-maker!) and on-site maid service (Thandi is a delight!) make clean-up a breeze... simply collect your dishes after the meal, take them to the scullery, and shut the door! It is our hope that you join us soon, and have a blessed stay with us in our little piece of heaven. Faithfully yours, Mel and Lyn

Property information

Ihlozi Lodge is located within the exclusive Kuleni Nature Conservancy (a Private Game Farm), which is home to Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Nyala and other small antelope species. The farm is situated on 200Ha of pristine Indigenous bush , offering amazing +- 20Km of marked walking and cycling trails through the reserve and a hide down at the dam for those into their birding. None of the animals have any predators as there are no big 5 in the park. This means that the Giraffe and other animals are very used to human contact. If you are walking on the trails you can get very close to the animals without them becoming alarmed or skittish, which makes for unique encounters and photos.

Neighbourhood information

Here is a list of exciting activities we can book for you. * 2 Hour boat cruise on Lake St. Lucia (Note: 90km drive. Shuttle available) * 2 Hour bush walk in Isimangaliso Wetland Park (Note: 90km drive. Shuttle available) * 3 Hour game drive through Hluhluwe Reserve(Big Five) (Includes all fees, bottled water & peanuts) 2-10 Guests * 6 Hour game drive through Hluhluwe Reserve(Big Five) (Includes all fees, bottled water, juice & packed breakfast) 2-10 Guests * 6 Hour game drive through Hluhluwe Reserve(Big Five) (Includes all fees, bottled water, juice, packed breakfast & lunch picnic) 2-10 Guests * Full day game drive through Hluhluwe Reserve(Big Five) (Includes all fees, bottled water, packed breakfast, snacks & afternoon tea) 2-10 Guests * Kosi Bay snorkelling & turtle tour. * Tembe Elephant Park (Home to the biggest elephants and tusks in the world!) * 90 Minute cheetah interaction * 1 Hour quad ride through Amorello and Mfuleni - Max 4 guests at a time. * Guided walks: Spider Walk, Tracks & Signs, Star Gazing, Birding * 4 Hour Tiger Fishing at Lake Jozini Includes fishing guide, fuel and tackle. (Note 90km drive. Shuttle available) * 7 Hour Tiger Fishing at Lake Jozini.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Olive Branch in Hluhluwe
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Delishh
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Ihlozi Bush Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 500 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ihlozi Bush Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.